Emperor Justinian external image emperor-justinian.jpgBy: Madison Brush

Date of Birth: May 11th, 483


City/Empire of Birth: Tauresium,Dardania


Date of Death: November 13 or 14, 565

Famous Children (if any) or Family Members:

  • Had one wife, Theodora
  • Died the same year as his uncle, Justin I
What significant historical events was this person involved in? What role did they play in these events?
  • He rebuilt Constantinople.
  • Built aqueducts, bridges, and more than 25 churches.
  • One of the churches is considered an architectual wonder of the world.
  • Conquered the Vandals in northern Africa in 534.
  • Constructed a vast line of walls along the eastern and southeastern frontier of his empire.
  • He created "laws" or "codes"










In your opinion, why should future students know about this person?
I think that future students should know about Emperor Justinian because he is very neat to learn about. I found many interesting facts about him.